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WTG 143T

1978 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,186 mi
Last recorded10,186 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTG 143T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 10,186 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

slight play in front brake caliper pivot

Fail 4 May 2017 10,180 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

slight play in front brake caliper pivot

Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,953 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,545 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,050 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 8,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 7,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 6,289 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2008 5,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,821 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 4,786 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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WTG 143T is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTG 143T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTG 143T registered?

WTG 143T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is WTG 143T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTG 143T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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